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    MEd. in Secondary Education

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    Chestnut Hill, USMEdIn-person1 year
    $67,858.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    37
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College is a 37-credit, 1-year, in-person MEd program based in Chestnut Hill, US. Tuition is $67,858.

    About the program

    Prepares students to become secondary educators in STEM (grades 8-12) or Humanities (grades 5-12), with coursework in teaching methods, content area electives, school-based practicum experiences, and inquiry seminars. Offers licensure pathways in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, or Physics, and opportunity for Teaching English Language Learners certificate.

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    US News #20 (tie) Best Education Schools
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College is $67,858 across 37 required credits.
    Is MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College online or in-person?
    MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College take to complete?
    MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College is structured around 1 year and 37 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College?
    Post-completion work rights for MEd. in Secondary Education at Boston College: 12 months OPT (US)